Recommended first jobs?

[ShoShin]

valet cars for a high end hotel/restaurant

[JWMotoring]

I grew up in SE MO and had a hell of a time finding a job after school. I joined the USAF and got out after 6 years. I went to college after that (the gov. pays for it and they pay me each month). It's a great way to get away and get a little direction in life.

It's not for everyone but I am glad I did it.

[IntotheOcean]

Wait... You own a frs and never had a job before?
And this is your first car? (assuming)

Holy shit bwah, you're one lucky bastard.
I would say fuck a summer job, party-enjoy life before college. BUT my wealthy friends never had a job before and are now college graduates who can't find jobs for shit. (I feel awful, but it's not like they have any debt so they're already ahead of most)
My first job was at a toy store. (kb toys) than went out, so I worked at American Eagle-boring as fuck. So I left and worked at petland discounts. Than new manager was a ****(and didn't want to scrub shit off the walls anymore) so I left and now work at fye. While also working a shitty office job.
Yep good times.
-petland was fun tho, until like I said-new shitty manager.

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by Missourifornian

I'm looking for jobs for this summer and am looking for advice. I'm not very sure of what's out there but I live near a summer tourist destination (lake of the Ozarks) and have mechanical experience as well as a lot of boating experience. I'm basically open to anything, I'm interested to hear some of your first job/summer job experiences

And you own an FRS? You lucky bastard...

Anyways here: COSTCO why? -- click the link

http://www.reddit.com/r/AdviceAnimal...ceo_of_costco/

[SubieNate]

Get a job doing landscaping or working in some type of agricultural environment. You'll have all the motivation you need to finish college.

I worked in an olive orchard in Central California for a summer, 95+ degree heat and backbreaking labor gave me a new perspective on the trials of being a student.

I got a WICKED tan though. As long as I left my shirt on.

[6-Shift]

So here's the story of how I got my FR-S:

I'm not going to lie, my parents are pretty well off; my mom is a lawyer and my stepdad is retired from the oil industry. Where I fit into this is that my stepdad likes cars also and a few years ago we were really into car auctions. Well, we ended up with quite a few collectible cars, including 9 cars from the "Monster Garage" TV show that I idolized as a kid. I've loved cars since before I could talk, and now I had a whole garage full of them to take car of. Well, my stepdad made me a deal last summer: if I could get at least five of our cars in 100% working and sell-able condition they'd look into getting me a new car for graduation. When I got my license at 16 I started driving our ranch truck, a 2004 Nissan Titan. In the past year I've rejuvenated the paint, gotten all 100k maintenance out of the way, lifted it, and fixed all the various issues that came with it (the truck looks almost as good as new now). Anyway, so I also go to a boarding school (another long story) and was back on thanksgiving break. I'm pretty sure I've rambled on the about the FT-86 since it was a concept, and I'd been talking about it constantly since it came out. Because of the deal over summer and because of other work I've done on our ranch, I finally convinced my mom and stepdad to at least look at one. Well, my mom, who HATES sports cars, fell in love with how the FR-S looked in black. My stepdad came with us the next day and loved the car also. This car is an incredible gift and I realize how lucky I am to have it. I love everything about my car and I plan on keeping this car in the best condition possible for as long as it'll drive.

TL;DR The car is an early graduation/birthday/christmas present that I partly earned through working over the past two summers. I'm extremely lucky and I hope that y'all don't feel like I'm just another rich kid getting a new car.

[YourFearlessLeader]

I'm sorry, but there is no love like the "busting your ass and earning the $$$ to pay for it" kind of love.

You'll learn as you get older, maybe.

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by Missourifornian

So here's the story of how I got my FR-S:

I'm not going to lie, my parents are pretty well off; my mom is a lawyer and my stepdad is retired from the oil industry. Where I fit into this is that my stepdad likes cars also and a few years ago we were really into car auctions. Well, we ended up with quite a few collectible cars, including 9 cars from the "Monster Garage" TV show that I idolized as a kid. I've loved cars since before I could talk, and now I had a whole garage full of them to take car of. Well, my stepdad made me a deal last summer: if I could get at least five of our cars in 100% working and sell-able condition they'd look into getting me a new car for graduation. When I got my license at 16 I started driving our ranch truck, a 2004 Nissan Titan. In the past year I've rejuvenated the paint, gotten all 100k maintenance out of the way, lifted it, and fixed all the various issues that came with it (the truck looks almost as good as new now). Anyway, so I also go to a boarding school (another long story) and was back on thanksgiving break. I'm pretty sure I've rambled on the about the FT-86 since it was a concept, and I'd been talking about it constantly since it came out. Because of the deal over summer and because of other work I've done on our ranch, I finally convinced my mom and stepdad to at least look at one. Well, my mom, who HATES sports cars, fell in love with how the FR-S looked in black. My stepdad came with us the next day and loved the car also. This car is an incredible gift and I realize how lucky I am to have it. I love everything about my car and I plan on keeping this car in the best condition possible for as long as it'll drive.

TL;DR The car is an early graduation/birthday/christmas present that I partly earned through working over the past two summers. I'm extremely lucky and I hope that y'all don't feel like I'm just another rich kid getting a new car.

Don't ever pretend you're something else, because that's exactly what you are. So are a few other people around these parts. Remain humble.

[merlin2111]

If you want to do landscaping then become a Hedge Fund manager. Go big or go home.

[JDMenrique]

Its great that you dont come off as a brat or someone thats snotty and overprivilaged, thats admireable.

My first job was at a vet's office as a tech. I had zero experience and was paying for school and my first car. If I could give you any advice it would be to try to find a job that you could develop skills in. Although they are honest jobs you won't learn much from waiting tables or flipping burgers. When I was a tech the vet eventually let me administer IVs and even help during surgery.

I'm not in the medical field but my job now, almost 6 years later, will soon require me to give potential life saving treatment to someone which will include giving IVs. The more skills you develop now the better your resume will look later.

[6-Shift]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Don't ever pretend you're something else, because that's exactly what you are. So are a few other people around these parts. Remain humble.

Good point actually. I guess I have this picture in my head of what my situation sounds like but in the end everyone comes from somewhere.

[6-Shift]

Originally Posted by merlin2111

If you want to do landscaping then become a Hedge Fund manager. Go big or go home.

Lmao no thanks, I'm horrible at economics. I may have to use that landscaping joke though

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by Missourifornian

Lmao no thanks, I'm horrible at economics. I may have to use that landscaping joke though

More about ripping people off and stealing millions than economics.

[Caustik]

My first job was being a Sandwich Artist at Subway in high school. Definitely taught me a few important lessons (how to interact with customers of a business, how to behave professionally, and helped me develop my work ethic). Also taught me to recognize the value of education and how far it can get you in life. I will warn you (as I'm sure you've haerd before OP) that food service is pretty terrible to work in. It will teach you some good lessons though.

In college I worked in a computer lab as a lab tech/manager. It was a much easier and more fun job. If you can get a 'cushier' job like this, I would recommend it, but you probably won't be instilled with the same work ethic from a job such as this.

I'd also recommend job shadowing if you can (networking with people in an existing field and watching/observing them work) as it can give you a good idea of what you want to do college/tech school/etc wise.